Rock Bucket Homemade for my 1025R

[JKR]

I need to use a rock bucket for some of my land I was working on. I had remove 4 tree stumps and a old rock wall and level out the ground. Now I had a big pile of dirt I need to use but it was full of rock.
I tried to rent a skid steer. No one had it. I then went to buy a rock bucket for my 1025R again one had it for small tractor or modified a bucket that cost $2000 or more.
So I decided to make my own. Off to the metal shop I went. 90' of 1/18" round rod, 2x4 3/16" tube, 3x 3/8" flat stock 2x3/8 flat stock.
I think it came out good and look factory. It also work better that I though. Save my back and worth the time spent making it.
Hear some picture of how I made it and the final Rock Bucket on my 1025R.

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[kennyd]

Wow, that's just awesome! :thumbsup:

 

[Notforhire]

Nice job! I like your design. It looks to be strong without excessive weight.

Bill

 

[tractorgp]

Should work great and very professional looking!

 

[JKR]

Yes I'm happy with it. I'm guessing it weight a tad over 300 lbs.. It had it a few rock hard my mistake and it didn't been it at all. The paint now is all scratch up. That why I chose black not green.

 

[s219]

Great work!

 

[jenkinsph]

Excellent build quality, very nice work.:thumbsup:

 

[texasjohn]

Great job...I predict you will build more stuff for your tractor in the future.

 

[MinnesotaDaveChalmers]

Nice looking bucket, excellent attention to detail

My book puts 90' of 1 1/8" solid bar at 304 lbs - I'd bet you're nearer to 400 lbs

 

[JKR]

You could be right. I will get weigh sometime next week when I have time.
I did buy 90 feet but only used about 85 feet.